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SWEET AND SOUR TOFU FEATURED
Those Vegan Chefs

Sweet and Sour Tofu

5 from 1 vote
This vibrant and savory-sweet tofu recipe marries the satisfying heartiness of tofu with a blend of sweet and sour flavors. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tofu Marinade
  • 1 tofu firm
  • 1 tsp mushroom powder
  • ½ tsp 5 spice
  • 1 tsp salt kosher
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Dry Coating
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup garbanzo bean flour
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp cane sugar
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
Vegetables
  • ½ cup scallions sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple diced
  • 1 cup sweet peppers sliced
  • 1 cup red onion diced

Method
 

How to Prepare the Tofu
  1. Press the tofu for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Cut the tofu into strips.
  3. Toss the tofu with the mushroom powder, 5-spice, and kosher salt, and sesame oil. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Combine the garbanzo bean flour and cornstarch.
  5. Toss to coat the tofu with garbanzo bean flour mixture and set aside.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Place the tofu in the pan. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the tofu until crispy on all sides.
  7. Remove the tofu from the pan. Allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
How to Make Sweet and Sour Sauce
  1. Combine all of the ingredients, and stir to mix.
How to Make Sweet and Sour Tofu
  1. A large heavy pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onion for 1 minute, add the peppers cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the pineapple cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour the sauce onto the vegetables, stirring and cooking until thick.
  5. Add the tofu, and toss to coat.
  6. Place on a platter and sprinkle the sliced scallions on top.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.